Rockwood School District projects to save thousands annually after HVAC upgrades

Ameren Missouri assists the school district through energy efficiency program

The Rockwood School District projects to save more than $9,700 annually after earning $90,764 in incentives through Ameren Missouri’s BizSavers program. The incentives are part of the work done by the school district to upgrade the HVAC systems at the Ellisville, Kehrs Mill and Uthoff Valley elementary schools.

These projects, provided by funds made available through the community's voter-approved Proposition 3 in November 2023, involved replacing the previous four-pipe systems at the three schools with new, more efficient rooftop units that are integrated into Rockwood’s districtwide building automation systems.

As a part of its efforts, the school district installed new rooftop HVAC units at Kehrs Mill Elementary School.

“One of the highest priority uses of our Proposition 3 funds is the replacement of our HVAC systems throughout the district,” said Cyndee Byous, chief financial officer for the Rockwood School District. “We are replacing our HVAC systems in partnership with Ameren, with systems designed to be more energy efficient for years to come." 

Through these HVAC upgrades at the three Rockwood schools, the district anticipates saving 91,533 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually – the equivalent of nine homes. 

“We’re thrilled that BizSavers was able to provide Rockwood with long‑term value moving forward, including lower electric bills, more comfortable classrooms and resources redirected to their students,” said Kenny Blair, program supervisor of energy efficiency at Ameren Missouri.

Launched in 2013, Ameren Missouri's BizSavers program offers energy efficiency programs to help commercial customers manage their energy use and reduce costs. To learn more about the program, please visit AmerenMissouri.com/BizSavers.